What to Expect at Costco in December

Here is a peek at some of the new items and great deals you will find at Costco in December. Keep in mind that they will probably be lowering the prices on some of the toys as the month progresses. They usually want to have all the toys sold by Christmas day so if something isn’t moving fast enough they will mark it down. It’s only the first of the month and I noticed a few markdowns already. A new coupon book was released and the prices are valid through December 24th. Keep in mind that Costco prices may vary a little by region.

Here are couple of Costco tips for you: If an item ends in 7, it is Costco’s version of a clearance item. Also, if you notice an asterisk in the top right hand corner of the sign with the price, that means it is a seasonal item and will not be stocked again (it may come back next year, but it won’t be re-stocked after the current supply is depleted).

One of the best deals I spotted this month was this 24-month planner kit for only $11.99!! This would make an excellent gift! The $5 savings is only valid through 12/9, so you’ll have to get there soon.

I also really like these handmade card packs they come out with every year. Get 25 cards for $15.99, which makes them only $.64 each. That is a steal!

Another amazing deal are these big fresh wreaths for only $16.99.

These Radio Flyer Wagon has been marked down to $69.97.

The KidKraft Ultimate Snack Stand was marked down to $49.97 at my store.

The Ultimate Operation Escape Room is now only $19.97.

NERF items make great gifts for the kids and the Rival Atlas Blaster is down to $19.97.

WowWee Miposaur is $39.97. For reference, this one is currently selling on Amazon for $59.99.

You can get a great deal on American Girl dolls at Costco.

They also have Bitty Baby sets.

I remember always wanting a metal detector as a child, this one has instant savings of $15.

I love wandering through the kitchen section, here are some newer items, that I liked. This Salt & Pepper Mill set is priced great.

These mixing bowl sets are gorgeous!!

Cuisinart vertical Belgian Waffle maker is $39.99.

Costco carries the popular Hydro Flask bottles. Unfortunately, I don’t remember the price. Sorry about that!

Set of 4 Starbucks ceramic mugs. It would be perfect to break the set up and gift each mug individually. Maybe at a Starbucks gift card and candy inside each one.

This anniversary KitchenAid is the prettiest shade of blue.

This is a great price on the Skeckers Ladies Go Walk shoes. I love these for my Disneyland trips, you can wear them straight out of the box, no need to break them in.

These Muck women’s boots are $79.99.

Here is a great gift idea, and it’s marked down to $12.97.

Nike duffel bags for those on your list. They are $29.99.

There are a bunch of beauty items that would make great gifts. This 6 pack of eos lip balm is $11.99 (reg $14.99).

Crabtee & Evelyn hand cream set is $12.99.

Da Bomb bath bomb sets are $17.99. Each bath bomb has a surprise inside. Not sure what the surprise is, I’m all about being surprised with chocolate, but I’m not sure I want that in my bath bomb.

Lots of new books in for the holidays and as I have said before BOOKS MAKE THE BEST GIFTS!! This Disney Ideas books looks like a ton of fun.

You can find sets of popular book series.

This Jane Austen collection is $29.99.

Joanna Gaines new Home Body book, which is actually cheaper at Amazon, so skip Costco on this one.

Big bag of Ghirardelli squares has instant savings, so it brings it down to only $7.99.

I found a new S’mores Snack Mix. I didn’t buy this, but now I’m kind of regretting it.

Snappers in a new flavor, Cookie Butter.

I so wanted to buy these, but I am the ONLY person in my family that loves the Peppermint/Chocolate combo, which means I would have to eat the entire box by myself. I would have done it too, but I think I’ll see if I can find a smaller box at the grocery store.

How cute are these individual servings of cheesecake?

These Ghirardelli single-serve Brownie in Mug packets are down to $4.99. Does it seem like I am focusing on desserts too much? I apologize!

Does Costco have the round trays of chocolate coated dried (?) fruit that they had past Christmas seasons? They had sections like vegetable trays of about 8 different fruits.

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